Winston Peters apologises for calling Te Pāti Māori MP a dickhead

Wednesday 25 June 2025 · 3 outlets · 4 reports · updated Wed 25 Jun 2025, 6:15pm

In this story Winston Peters, NZ First, Te Pāti Māori, Green Party, Marama Davidson, Tākuta Ferris

NZ First leader Winston Peters has apologised after being caught on a hot mic calling Te Pāti Māori MP Tākuta Ferris a "dickhead" in Parliament. The remark occurred during questioning regarding fishing practices. Peters has since argued that the comment did not constitute profanity.

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1. StuffWed 25 Jun 2025, 3:16pm

   Winston Peters apologises for calling Te Pāti Māori MP Takuta Ferris a 'dickhead' (opens in new tab)

   • Winston Peters says dickhead comment wasn’t expletive (opens in new tab) Wed 25 Jun 2025, 6:15pm
2. 1NewsWed 25 Jun 2025, 4:05pm

   Peters apologises for calling Te Pāti Māori MP 'dickhead' in Parliament (opens in new tab)

3. RNZWed 25 Jun 2025, 4:54pm

   Winston Peters apologises for calling Te Pāti Māori MP Tākuta Ferris a 'dickhead' in the House (opens in new tab)